Patrick Larkin is the assistant superintendent for learning for the Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. He served 15 years as a high school administrator and was a 2012 winner of the Digital Principal Award from the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

June 11, 2016

As we head into summer, this is a great time to renew our commitment to finding a sense of equilibrium in this endless battle against the flow of digital information and stay present and productive in our personal and professional lives.

May 08, 2016

Despite the fact that it did not make the headlines, a quick look below at some of the research from the Common Sense Media study shows that the problems surrounding the constructive use of technology are just as significant for parents as they are for students.

November 13, 2015

Cañon City Superintendent of Schools George Welsh spoke openly about this issue to help inform communities across the country regarding the issue of texting. It is not a question of whether it is happening in school communities, it is a question of how much it is happening in school communities.

September 12, 2015

The use of technological gadgets has grown exponentially faster than educators' knowledge around how to use them. With this in mind, I encourage all school communities to host an event in October to educate stakeholders about some basic online safety guidelines.